Securities / Derivatives

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    Market Infrastructure

    Industry Asks ASIC to Lengthen SOFR OIS Implementation Period

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 04/04/2023

    ISDA and AFMA responded to an ASIC proposal to remove OIS contracts referencing USD LIBOR from derivatives clearing requirements and replace them with those referencing SOFR.

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    Fintech / Regtech

    Adopting Artificial Intelligence in Finance

    By Larry Cao | 04/04/2023

    CFA Institute’s Larry Cao discusses the opportunities and challenges of adopting AI tech in the investment industry.

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    Fintech / Regtech

    Digital Vote Execution Service to Launch for Tokyo Market

    By Editors | 04/04/2023

    Issuers, investors and local sub custodians will gain efficiency and greater transparency from the new digitised e-voting service.

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    Securities / Derivatives

    CME Group Launches Offshore Yuan Options Contracts

    By Editors | 04/04/2023

    Traders no longer view the yuan as an emerging-market currency like it was ten years ago, said Chris Povey.

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    Securities / Derivatives

    SFC Offers Guidance on Managing Risk in Trading Activities

    By Manesh Samtani | 04/04/2023

    The guidance covers operational risk management, remote booking risk management, and data risk management, based on a thematic review.

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    Market Infrastructure

    CSRC Finalises New Rules for Futures Exchanges

    By Editors | 03/04/2023

    New requirements cover product listings, programmatic trading, internal governance, risk monitoring, emergency planning, and financial management, among other areas.

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    Securities / Derivatives

    CSRC Tightens Rules for Bond Funds to Reduce Risk

    By Editors | 03/04/2023

    New bond funds can only invest up to 20 percent of portfolios in bonds rated AA+, compared with 50 percent previously.

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    ESG / Sustainability

    Hong Kong Exchange Lists First Ever Catastrophe Bond

    By Editors | 03/04/2023

    The $350mn catastrophe bond offers protection against losses related to earthquake risks in Chile over the next three years.

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    Securities / Derivatives

    Bursa Malaysia Finalises Rules for LEAP-to-ACE Listing Transfers

    By Editors | 03/04/2023

    Bursa Malaysia’s Julian Hashim said the amendments offer a clearer roadmap for LEAP companies aiming to graduate to the ACE Market.

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    Securities / Derivatives

    JPX to Launch Index of Stocks that Focus on Value Creation

    By Editors | 03/04/2023

    The index will comprise 150 Prime Market companies that are expected to create value based on financial performance or market valuation.

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